This Fourth of July carries a weight that only comes around once every 250 years. America 250 marks a quarter-millennium of independence, and communities across the country are pausing to honor just how significant that milestone truly is. In Martin County, we’re doing what we do best: celebrating it with heart, and doing it in a way that’s unmistakably our own.
From Jensen Beach to Indiantown, the Independence Day festivities spread across our entire county this year, from family-friendly afternoon events to live music that runs well into the night. Whether you’re looking to spend the day with the kids, watch fireworks light up the sky, or simply raise a cold one under the tiki with friends, Martin County has something worth showing up for. Here’s a look at what’s happening.
USA’s 250th Birthday Celebration
Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast
July 3 from 10am to 1pm
The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast in Jensen Beach is kicking off the holiday weekend a day early with a star-spangled celebration built for the whole family. Guests who say “Happy Birthday USA” at the front desk receive $2.50 off admission per person. Inside, kids can enjoy a patriotic scavenger hunt, American flag crafts, themed temporary tattoos, a festive parade through the museum, and cookie decorating. It’s a hands-on way to introduce the little ones to a milestone birthday 250 years in the making.
Patriotic Karaoke
Hobe Sound VFW
July 3 from 5pm to 7pm
Head to the Hobe Sound VFW for a fun and free way to kick off the holiday weekend. Patriotic Karaoke invites everyone to take the mic and belt out their favorite songs to a lively crowd. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 7:30pm, so come hungry and stay for the good company. No judgment, no cover charge, and no shortage of patriotic spirit.
Farm Jam and Fireworks
Newfield
July 3 from 5:30pm to 9pm+
Palm City’s Newfield community is hosting an Independence Day eve celebration that checks every box: line dancing lessons at 5:30pm, a live local band taking the stage at 6:30pm, lawn games, local food trucks, and a fireworks display capping off the evening at 9pm. Admission is just $5 for non-residents (ages 2 and under are free), and the Newfield Barn’s Liberty Lounge adds a themed photo op and relaxation station to the mix. Public parking is available throughout the community.
Harry’s Big Bash
Harry and The Natives
July 3 from 6pm to 8pm
The beloved Hobe Sound institution Harry and The Natives is throwing a full-scale pre-Fourth bash under the tiki. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6pm, followed by live music from Jupiter Trailer Trash starting at 6pm, plus wing specials, rib specials, draft beer and house liquor deals. It’s a free, festive night that captures exactly what makes local celebrations in Martin County feel like home.
July 4th Golf Cart Parade
Downtown Stuart
July 4 at 10am
The 4th Annual City of Stuart Golf Cart Parade is back, rolling out from the 10th Street Community Center at 10am and winding through a four-mile loop toward Downtown Stuart and back. It’s one of those only-in-Stuart traditions that brings residents and visitors out to the sidewalks with smiles. Stake your spot along the route and cheer on the decorated carts.
Stuart July 4th Celebrations
Downtown Stuart
July 4 from 4:30pm to 10pm
The City of Stuart’s annual Fourth of July celebration goes big this year in honor of America 250. The festivities begin at 4:30pm with kids’ activities and food trucks in Downtown Stuart, followed by a lawn screening of National Treasure at 6pm, and fireworks lighting up the St. Lucie River at 9pm. It’s a full evening that has something for every age, and it’s all free.
Indiantown Independence Day Celebration
Timer Powers Park, Indiantown
July 4 from 5pm to 11pm
Out west in Indiantown, the Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Independence Day Celebration at Timer Powers Park, and this year the event carries extra meaning as it commemorates America’s 250th anniversary alongside the Fourth. The free community gathering features food vendors, a kids zone, community exhibits, live entertainment, and a fireworks display. It’s a community-first celebration that reminds you how Martin County’s character runs from the coast all the way inland.
Celebrating USA 250 Years with the Andrew Morris Band
The Pearl, Stuart
July 4 from 8pm to 11pm
The Pearl in Stuart is marking America’s 250th birthday with a night of live music from the Andrew Morris Band, one of the Treasure Coast’s most celebrated country acts. The celebration begins at 8pm and admission is free. It’s an ideal spot to wrap up the evening after the fireworks, with great sound in one of Stuart’s favorite local venues.
Fourth of July Celebration at Pirate’s Cove
Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina, Stuart
July 4 from 8pm to 11pm
Cap off the Fourth at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina in Stuart, where a full electric band is making its debut performance. The band will be running through crowd-favorite hits spanning the 1950s to today, making for a lively waterfront finale to America’s 250th birthday. Admission is free, and the setting along the water is hard to beat.
Plan Your Visit
With events stretching from Jensen Beach to Indiantown and running across multiple days, there’s no shortage of ways to mark this milestone Fourth of July in Martin County. Whether you’re a local looking to explore your own backyard or a visitor making a weekend of it, you’ll find the kind of authentic, community-driven celebrations that have always set this destination apart. Check our events calendar for full details and plan to make a memory or two along the way.